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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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